Melissa Crosby's Books

The Truth Is . . .

My Life in Love and Music

By: Melissa Etheridge,Laura Morton

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The Truth Is . . .

My Life in Love and Music

By: Melissa Etheridge,Laura Morton

Since she first burst onto the international music scene, Melissa Etheridge has released seven albums that have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, garnering not only public adoration for her uncompromising honesty but numerous critical awards, including two Grammys and the prestigious ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award. The Truth Is . . . is a highly charged autobiography—a bold and unflinching account of an extraordinary life that Melissa describes as only she can: from her Kansas roots, through her early love of music, to her brilliant rise to superstardom in a male-dominated rock world. Melissa openly discusses the massive impact of her publicly coming out, a revelation that only increased her popularity, making her a highly visible spokesperson for the gay and lesbian community. The Truth Is . . . shares Melissa Etheridge’s fascinating story with unprecedented candor and insight.

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Random House

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0307765644

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9780307765642

Tempted into Danger

A Protector Hero Romance

By: Melissa Cutler

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Tempted into Danger

A Protector Hero Romance

By: Melissa Cutler

Keep the asset safe or die trying." When a simple mission to deliver the beautiful and brilliant Vanessa Crosby to a safe house goes horribly wrong, ICE agent Diego Santero's life gets complicated. Keeping the anti-crime analyst safe from the notorious mercenaries after her program will put everything he's worked for at risk. Relentlessly hunted and not knowing whom to trust, Diego takes Vanessa on the run, deep into the heart of the deadly Panamanian rain forest. Vanessa reminds herself that she's just another asset to the ruggedly handsome black ops agent…until their intense situation leads to a release of passion neither expected. But even if they make it out alive, how can they ever have a future together?

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Harlequin

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1460313798

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9781460313794

Harlequin Special Edition November 2022 - Box Set 1 of 2

By: Christine Rimmer,Melissa Senate,Elizabeth Bevarly

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Harlequin Special Edition November 2022 - Box Set 1 of 2

By: Christine Rimmer,Melissa Senate,Elizabeth Bevarly

Harlequin Special Edition brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Relate to finding comfort and strength in the support of loved ones and enjoy the journey no matter what life throws your way. THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE by Christine Rimmer Wild Rose Sisters Alexandra Herrera has her whole life mapped out. But when her birth father leaves her an unexpected inheritance, she impulsively walks away from it all. And now that she’s snowed in with West Wright, she learns that lightning really can strike twice. So much, in fact, that the sparks between them could melt any ice storm…if only they’d let them! SANTA'S TWIN SURPRISE by Melissa Senate Dawson Family Ranch Cowboy Asher Dawson and rookie cop Katie Crosby had the worst one-night stand ever. Now she's back in town with his two babies. He won’t risk losing Katie again—even as he tries to deny their explosive chemistry. But his marriage of convenience isn’t going as planned. Maybe it’s time to see what happens when he moves his captivating soul mate beyond friendship… SECRET UNDER THE STARS by Elizabeth Bevarly Lucky Stars When his only love, Marcy Hanlon, returns, Max Tavers believes his wish is coming true. But Marcy has different intentions—she secretly plans to expose Max as the cause of her wealthy family’s downfall! She’ll happily play along and return his affections. But if he’s the reason her life went so wrong, why does being with him feel so right? Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. For more relatable stories of love and family, look for Harlequin Special Edition November – Box Set 2 of 2

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Harlequin

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0369734017

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9780369734013

The American Television Critic

A History

By: Melissa Crawley

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The American Television Critic

A History

By: Melissa Crawley

Aren't we all TV critics? It's a question that overlooks the importance of professional critics whose print and online columns reach large audiences. Their work helps viewers engage with programming and helps shape the conversations that arise. This book covers more than five decades of American criticism, from the early days to the present. Whether by praising or condemning programming trends, evaluating production and ratings, analyzing storylines or weighing in on policy decisions, a television critic's work is more than a consumer guide--it is part of a rich history that offers an insightful view of American culture.

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McFarland

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1476669368

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9781476669366

Comorbid Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A Clinician's Guide to Challenges in Treatment

By: Jenna DiLossi,Melissa Harrison

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Comorbid Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A Clinician's Guide to Challenges in Treatment

By: Jenna DiLossi,Melissa Harrison

Numerous studies have shown that individuals with eating disorders (EDs) have statistically higher rates of OCD and vice versa, yet there has been no comprehensive book dedicated to their comorbidity. This clinical guide fills that gap and provides a tool for health professionals working with patients presenting with both diagnoses. This book reviews the existing literature on the comorbidity of these disorders, and the perspectives of the authors' clinical practice working with OCD and EDs. Chapters cover clinical pitfalls, assessment, and suggested treatments, detailing the overlap between both illnesses and how comorbidity changes the overall presentations. The authors provide evidence-informed clinical suggestions for existing treatments, in addition to several case study examples, to highlight ways in which to better improve care for patients. A must-read for clinicians who have either experience with or want to expand their knowledge on how to assess and treat the co-occurrence of OCD and EDs.

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Cambridge University Press

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100919562X

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9781009195621

In The Shadow Of Mr. Lincoln

By: Melissa Zabower

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In The Shadow Of Mr. Lincoln

By: Melissa Zabower

Daniel Kelly watches the world around him with the eyes and heart of a writer, but life in rural Pennsylvania in 1860 doesn't provide him much to write about. Abby Weimer is a farmer's daughter who wants to be anything but a farmer's wife. Brian O'Bern, her foster brother, chafes against farm life and Abby's father, as well. The boys have a plan to get to Philadelphia, and Abby is not content to be left behind, so she finds her own way to the city. No sooner do they arrive, though, than the attack at Fort Sumter and the ensuing war interrupts their plans. Daniel and Brian join the Army, and Abby joins the army of women who collect blankets, shoes, and food for the soldiers. Abby finds a purpose. Daniel has something to write about, and Brian finds like-minded men who feel like the first real family he's ever had. But war is vicious, destructive, and far-reaching. Some dreams come true. Some lives turn into a nightmare. Some lives end abruptly. No matter how it ends up, the war leaves no one unscathed.

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Covenant Books, Inc.

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1640039104

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9781640039100

Santa's Twin Surprise

By: Melissa Senate

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Santa's Twin Surprise

By: Melissa Senate

If friendship is the way to a man’s heart… What about twins? Cowboy Asher Dawson and rookie cop Katie Crosby had the worst one-night stand ever. Now, his best friend is back in town with his two babies. He won’t risk losing Katie again—even as he tries to deny their explosive chemistry. But his marriage of convenience isn’t going as planned. Maybe it’s time to see what happens when he moves his captivating soul mate beyond friendship… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Dawson Family Ranch Book 1: For the Twins' Sake Book 2: Wyoming Special Delivery Book 3: A Family for a Week Book 4: The Long-Awaited Christmas Wish Book 5: Wyoming Cinderella Book 6: Wyoming Matchmaker Book 7: His Baby No Matter What Book 8: Heir to the Ranch Book 9: Santa's Twin Surprise Book 10: The Cowboy's Mistaken Identity

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036973341X

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9780369733412

The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film

By: Melissa U. D. Goldsmith,Paige A. Willson,Anthony J. Fonseca

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The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film

By: Melissa U. D. Goldsmith,Paige A. Willson,Anthony J. Fonseca

Musicians, both fictional and real, have long been subjects of cinema. From biopics of composers Beethoven and Mozart to the rise (and often fall) of imaginary bands in The Commitments and Almost Famous, music of all types has inspired hundreds of films. The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film features the most significant productions from around the world, including straightforward biographies, rockumentaries, and even the occasional mockumentary. The wide-ranging scope of this volume allows for the inclusion of films about fictional singers and bands, with emphasis on a variety of themes: songwriter–band relationships, the rise and fall of a career, music saving the day, the promoter’s point of view, band competitions, the traveling band, and rock-based absurdity. Among the films discussed in this book are Amadeus, The Blues Brothers, The Buddy Holly Story, The Commitments, Dreamgirls, The Glenn Miller Story, A Hard Day’s Night, I’m Not There, Jailhouse Rock, A Mighty Wind, Ray, ’Round Midnight, The Runaways, School of Rock, That Thing You Do!, and Walk the Line.With entries that span the decades and highlight a variety of music genres, The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film is a valuable resource for moviegoers and music lovers alike, as well as scholars of both film and music.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442269871

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9781442269873

Here to Stay (Where Love Begins Book #2)

By: Melissa Tagg

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Here to Stay (Where Love Begins Book #2)

By: Melissa Tagg

Melissa Tagg follows up her debut novel with a stellar sophomore read. With her charming wit and engaging prose, Tagg pens a story of hope in God's dreams for us and ties it all together with sigh-worthy romance. Truly a book and author not to be missed." ~Rachel Hauck, award-winning, bestselling author of The Wedding Dress and Princess Ever After After playing nomad for five years, Blake Hunziker has finally had enough of adventure. Not sure what reception he'll get from everyone back in Whisper Shore, he's stunned at not only a warm welcome from his hometown but also a job offer. The job is his if he can successfully pull off the annual Christmas Festival. If only he knew the first thing about coordinating events... If there's one thing Autumn Kingsley knows, it's Whisper Shore. For years, she's been stuck running her family's inn when all she wants is to see the world. Now she has a visit scheduled from a potential investor who could take over the inn, as well as a dream job offer in Paris. But with just two weeks to whip the inn into shape, her chance at escape is a long shot. The Hunzikers and the Kingsleys may not get along, but Blake knows Autumn's the only one who can help him. She agrees to a trade--she'll help with the Festival and he'll help with inn repairs. But what was meant to be a simple deal quickly becomes much more than that when the guy who's done running away joins forces with the girl who can't wait to leave.

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Baker Books

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1441264183

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9781441264183

Microbiological Decomposition of Chlorinated Aromatic Compounds

By: Melissa L. Rochkind-Dubins,Gary S. Sayler,James W. Blackburn

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Microbiological Decomposition of Chlorinated Aromatic Compounds

By: Melissa L. Rochkind-Dubins,Gary S. Sayler,James W. Blackburn

This book is intended to be a general reference for environmental decision makers who are interested in the fate of chlorinated aromatic compounds with respect to microbial activity. It includes reviews of microbial physiology, genetics, and methods of biodegradation assessment.

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CRC Press

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100014674X

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9781000146745

CliffsNotes AP U. S. History Cram Plan

By: Melissa Young (Historian),Joy Mondragon-Gilmore

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CliffsNotes AP U. S. History Cram Plan

By: Melissa Young (Historian),Joy Mondragon-Gilmore

CliffsNotes AP U.S. History Cram Plan gives you a study plan leading up to your AP exam no matter if you have two months, one month, or even one week left to review before the exam! This new edition of CliffsNotes AP U.S. History Cram Plan calendarizes a study plan for the 489,000 AP U.S. History test-takers depending on how much time they have left before they take the May exam. Features of this plan-to-ace-the-exam product include: - 2-months study calendar and 1-month study calendar - Diagnostic exam that helps test-takers pinpoint strengths and weaknesses - Subject reviews that include test tips and chapter-end quizzes - Full-length model practice exam with answers and explanations

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Cliffs Notes

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0544915046

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9780544915046

Scaling Social Innovation Through Cross-Sector Social Partnerships

Driving Optimal Performance

By: Thomas G. Pittz,Melissa L. Intindola

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Scaling Social Innovation Through Cross-Sector Social Partnerships

Driving Optimal Performance

By: Thomas G. Pittz,Melissa L. Intindola

This book is designed to illuminate the features of cross-sector partnerships that make them powerful vehicles to drive social change. Partnerships across market sectors, involving for-profit, non-profit, and government entities, work because they leverage the advantages of each type of organization to arrive at novel solutions to social problems.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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180043538X

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9781800435384

Mod Mirage

The Midcentury Architecture of Rancho Mirage

By: Melissa Riche,Jim Riche

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Mod Mirage

The Midcentury Architecture of Rancho Mirage

By: Melissa Riche,Jim Riche

No longer overshadowed by neighboring Palm Springs, Mod Mirage reveals in photos and stories the historic homes and communities of Rancho Mirage that make up its significant midcentury heritage. Mod Mirage documents the architecturally innovative homes and communities that were built on and adjacent to the historic Thunderbird and Tamarisk Country Clubs from 1950 to 1970, in what is now the community of Rancho Mirage, California. Some of the midcentury’s most distinguished architects, including William Cody, Donald Wexler, William Krisel, E. Stewart Williams, and William Pereira, designed many of these structures, many of which are hidden behind country club gates and not easily accessible to the public. This is the first book to focus solely on Rancho Mirage’s rich architecture while also discussing its influential social history. Melissa Riche is a writer, researcher, architecture enthusiast, preservationist, and media consultant. She has written about architecture and design for twenty years, including articles for Atomic Ranch magazine and the Desert Sun newspaper and historic nominations for the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. She is the founder of Mod Mirage, a group of midcentury modern homeowners in Rancho Mirage, California. Melissa and her husband, photographer Jim Riche, live in Tamarisk Ranchos, a William Krisel–designed midcentury modern community.

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Gibbs Smith

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1423648765

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9781423648765

Artists in Residence

Seventeen Artists and Their Living Spaces, from Giverny to Casa Azul

By: Melissa Wyse

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Artists in Residence

Seventeen Artists and Their Living Spaces, from Giverny to Casa Azul

By: Melissa Wyse

Artists in Residence explores the homes of 17 legendary and contemporary artists. Readers can peek inside Georgia O'Keeffe's adobe courtyards, stroll through Henri Matisse's vibrant aviary, and peruse Jean-Michel Basquiat's collection of over 1,000 videotapes. A house or an apartment is not simply a place to eat and sleep for these artists; they transform quotidian spaces into dynamic reflections of their individual artistic preoccupations. • Offers a fascinating and inspiring blend of art history, interior design, and travel • Invites readers to peer behind the closed doors of top artists from around the world • Richly illustrated throughout Through vivid text and image, Artists in Residence explores how each artist's living space relates to their individual and distinct artist practice. Readers gain a deeper appreciation of their favorite artists' work, and perhaps discover a new favorite visual along the way. • This petite jacketed hardcover book makes a wonderful gift for artists and art fans everywhere.

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Chronicle Books

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1452179913

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9781452179919

Nutrition

By: Dr. Paul Insel,Don Ross,Kimberley McMahon,Melissa Bernstein

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Nutrition

By: Dr. Paul Insel,Don Ross,Kimberley McMahon,Melissa Bernstein

Written for major and advanced non-major course offerings, Nutrition, Seventh Edition provides students with a comprehensive, current, and science-based introduction to nutrition concepts, guidelines, and functions. It's student-focused approach provides information about topics and issues that concern them -- a balanced diet, nutritional supplements, weight management, exercise, and much more. Throughout each chapter readers will engage with the latest dietary guidelines, scientific evidence, and national standards to help individuals follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage.

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284259021

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9781284259025

Listen to Classic Rock!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith

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Listen to Classic Rock!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith

Listen to Classic Rock! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of this diverse and complex musical genre for scholars of classic rock and curious novices alike, with a focus on 50 must-hear musicians, songwriters, bands, and albums. Listen to Classic Rock! Exploring a Musical Genre explores in detail the genesis, evolution, and proliferation of classic rock. It begins with a background on the development of classic rock and its subgenres. Next, an A to Z listing of artists (musicians, songwriters, and bands), albums, important concerts, and songs; a chapter on classic rock's impact on popular culture; a chapter on classic rock's legacy; and a bibliography. This organization gives readers the choice of starting from the beginning to learn how classic rock and each of its subgenres emerged after rock and roll or skip ahead to a specific artist, recording, or song in the Must-Hear Music section. This volume stands out from other resources on classic rock for its listening-centered approach. Most books on classic rock focus on trivia, history, terminology, or criticism. It also explores the sound of the music of important artists and offers musical analyses that are accessible to upper-level high school and lower-level undergraduates while at the same time maintaining the interest of classic rock aficionados and scholars.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440865795

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Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications

By: Dr. Paul Insel,Don Ross,Kimberley McMahon,Melissa Bernstein

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Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications

By: Dr. Paul Insel,Don Ross,Kimberley McMahon,Melissa Bernstein

Perfect for the introductory, non-majors course, Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications, equips students with the knowledge and know-how to navigate the wealth of health and nutritional information (an misinformation) available to them, and determine how to incorporate it into their everyday lives. Throughout the text, this acclaimed author team delivers current, science-based information in a format accessible to all students, while urging them to take responsibility for their nutrition, health, and overall well-being. With a wealth of teaching and learning tools incorporated throughout the text, Nutrition Essentials empowers readers to monitor, understand, and affect their own nutritional behaviors!

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284283712

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All We Knew Was to Farm

Rural Women in the Upcountry South, 1919-1941

By: Melissa Walker

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All We Knew Was to Farm

Rural Women in the Upcountry South, 1919-1941

By: Melissa Walker

Winner of the Willie Lee Rose Prize from the Southern Association for Women Historians In the years after World War I, Southern farm women found their world changing. A postwar plunge in farm prices stretched into a twenty-year agricultural depression and New Deal programs eventually transformed the economy. Many families left their land to make way for larger commercial farms. New industries and the intervention of big government in once insular communities marked a turning point in the struggle of upcountry women—forcing new choices and the redefinition of traditional ways of life. Melissa Walker's All We Knew Was to Farm draws on interviews, archives, and family and government records to reconstruct the conflict between rural women and bewildering and unsettling change. Some women adapted by becoming partners in farm operations, adopting the roles of consumers and homemakers, taking off-farm jobs, or leaving the land. The material lives of rural upcountry women improved dramatically by midcentury—yet in becoming middle class, Walker concludes, the women found their experiences both broadened and circumscribed.

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JHU Press

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0801869242

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9780801869242

Rethinking the "L" Word in Higher Education: The Revolution of Research on Leadership

ASHE Higher Education Report

By: Adrianna Kezar,Rozana Carducci,Melissa Contreras-McGavin

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Rethinking the "L" Word in Higher Education: The Revolution of Research on Leadership

ASHE Higher Education Report

By: Adrianna Kezar,Rozana Carducci,Melissa Contreras-McGavin

In these times of change and challenge in higher education, pleas for leadership have become frequent. However, the type of leadership required within this new context (of globalization, demographic changes, technological advancement, and questioning of social authority) may call for different skills, requiring a re-education among campus stakeholders if they want to be successful leaders. In the past twenty years, there has been a revolution in the way that leadership is conceptualized across most fields and disciplines. Leadership has moved away from being leader-centered, individualistic, hierarchical, focused on universal characteristics, and emphasizing power over followers. Instead, a new vision has emerged: leadership that is process-centered, collective, context-bound, non-hierarchical, and focused on mutual power and influence processes. This volume summarizes research and literature about new conceptualizations of leadership to inform practice. This is volume 31, number 6, of the ASHE Higher Education Report, a bi-monthly journal published by Jossey-Bass. See our entire list of ASHE Higher Education Report titles for a wide variety of critical issues facing Higher Education today.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118216555

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From the Start (Walker Family Book #1)

By: Melissa Tagg

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From the Start (Walker Family Book #1)

By: Melissa Tagg

Simply adorable . . you might just fall in love with Here to Stay."--USAToday.com's Happy Ever After blog Kate Walker used to believe in true love and happily ever after. While her own love life may have left her brokenhearted, it hasn't kept her from churning out made-for-TV romance movie screenplays...until a major career slump and a longing to do something meaningful send her running back to her hometown of Maple Valley. Permanently sidelined by an injury, former NFL quarterback Colton Greene is temporarily hiding out in a friend's hometown to avoid the media and the reminders of all he's lost. Maple Valley seems like the perfect place to learn how to adjust to normal life. The only trouble is he's never really done normal before. While Kate plays things safe and Colton is all about big risks and grand gestures, they both get what it's like to desperately need direction in life. An unexpected project gives them both a chance to jumpstart their new lives, but old wounds and new dreams are hard to ignore. Starting over wasn't part of the plan, but could it be the best thing that's ever happened to them? "From the Start embodies Tagg's best! Delightful. Endearing. And full of engaging characters and tingling moments reminiscent of our favorite films and stories. I'm thrilled this is the beginning of our journey with the Walkers and eagerly anticipate this wonderful family's next chapter."--Katherine Reay, author of Lizzy & Jane "With her usual dose of girl-next-door charm, Melissa Tagg invites the reader into yet another witty and faith-filled story in From the Start. Though written with punchy dialogue and a colorful cast of supporting characters, Tagg isn't afraid to expand the lighthearted parts of the story to delve into some of life's tougher challenges--which she does in an authentic way. The first in a new series, I'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter from the Walker clan!"--Kristy Cambron, author of The Butterfly and the Violin and A Sparrow in Terezin "Melissa Tagg's newest book, From the Start, is guaranteed to win the heart of readers with this delightful story of a retired football player looking for his future, and a writer trying to figure out how to pen his story--while rewriting her own. Colton is downright swoon-worthy, and this first book in this hometown series about the charming town of Maple Valley, Iowa, scores a resounding touchdown! Tagg just gets better and better."--Susan May Warren, bestselling, RITA award-winning author of The Wonder of You

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1441265252

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9781441265258

Quality Management in a Lean Health Care Environment

By: Melissa Mannon,Daniel Collins

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Quality Management in a Lean Health Care Environment

By: Melissa Mannon,Daniel Collins

Quality in a lean health care setting has one ultimate goal-to improve care delivery and value for the patient. The purpose of this book is to provide a blueprint to hospitals, healthcare organizations, leaders, and patient-facing workers with tools, training, and ideas to address quality within their organization. Examples from health care an other industries are provider to illustrate lean methodology and learn their application in quality. The reader can learn how other organizations improve quality, what their roles are, and what they do daily. By the end of the book, you will have learned actionable concepts and have the tools and resources to start improving quality.

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Business Expert Press

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1606499793

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The Semantics of Time

Aspectual Categorization in Koyukon Athabaskan

By: Melissa Axelrod

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The Semantics of Time

Aspectual Categorization in Koyukon Athabaskan

By: Melissa Axelrod

Koyukon is an Athabaskan language spoken along the Yukon and Koyukuk rivers in Alaska. Even among the Athabaskan languages, which are noted for the richness of their aspectual inventories and the diversity of expression possible from these inventories, Koyukon has the most elaborate and richly varied possibilities of morphologically marked derivational aspect. (Aspect is the nature of the action of a verb as to its beginning, duration, completion, or repetition and without referenced to its position in time, and the set of inflected verb forms that indicate aspect). ø The work consists of three parts: an examination of the aspectual system, which involved sorting out a complex network of four modes, fifteen aspects, four superaspects, and some 300 aspect-dependent derivational prefix strings; an analysis of the organization of verb-theme categories, which are directly linked to aspectual categories; and an assessment of the function of the aspectual system as a whole.

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0803210329

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Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle

By: Melissa Ozbek

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Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle

By: Melissa Ozbek

Your Adventure Starts Here with Moon Travel Guides Seattle's best-kept secret is the beauty of its natural surroundings. Explore the dynamic topography waiting just outside your door with Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle. Inside Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle you'll find: A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you with options ranging from short, scenic routes suitable for families, to daylong, steep treks for more ambitious hikers, with options to extend or modify each hike Explore the Trails: All hikes are marked with difficulty ratings, features-dog-friendly or wheelchair accessible-and highlights like waterfalls, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps for each trail with point-by-point navigation and detailed driving directions (including public transit directions when available) to each trailhead with GPS coordinates Top Hikes: Lists like "Best Beach Hikes," "Best for Waterfalls," and "Best for Berry Picking" reveal the rugged beauty of Puget Sound, Interstate 90, Highway 2, Mountain Loop Highway, Olympic Peninsula, and Mount Rainer Trusted Advice: Melissa Ozbek shares the experience and knowledge she's gained by trekking hundreds of miles throughout the state as a hiking guide for the Washington Trails Association Tips and Tools: Essentials like health, safety, and trail etiquette, background information on the landscape and history of the trails, and volunteer opportunities so you can help keep the trails as beautiful as you found them Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle will have you ready to lace up your hiking boots and head out on your next adventure. Looking to explore beyond Seattle? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Ready for an overnight outdoor adventure? Check out Moon Washington Camping.

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Three Little Words (Walker Family)

A Novella

By: Melissa Tagg

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Three Little Words (Walker Family)

A Novella

By: Melissa Tagg

Ava Kingsley and Seth Walker might be the most unlikely friends ever. The only thing these two polar opposites have in common is a knack for wordsmithing. Back in college, they were known for their written sparring in the campus newspaper's popular "He Says/She Says" column. At their ten-year college reunion, they pick up right where they left off. Except this time their squabbling leads to a surprising turn: friendship and a year-long exchange of emails. So when Ava approaches a crossroads in her athletics department career in Minnesota, Seth is quick to offer the open apartment above the restaurant he's been remodeling in Maple Valley, Iowa. Ava doesn't know where her career will lead her next, but she's starting to suspect she might see Seth as more than a pen pal. Which would be exciting...except for the fact that he only sees her as a friend. As Maple Valley grows on her, Ava wonders if there might be something here for her even though Seth is unavailable. And maybe, just maybe, after all the words the two of them have exchanged over the years, they'll finally be able to say the three that matter most. Three Little Words is an e-only novella that gives an exciting introduction to Melissa Tagg's new series about the charismatic Walker family and the endearing town of Maple Valley!

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1441265120

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Love Me Always

A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance

By: Melissa Crosby

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Love Me Always

A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance

By: Melissa Crosby

When cynicism and true love collide, there can only be one outcome. Orphaned as a young girl, Mallory Church learned very early on that love didn’t come for free; especially not for her. A fact once again proven by her ex-fiancé—and now, technically defunct best friend—as he up and left when she needed him most. Firefighter Ethan Myers was the supreme bachelor. With a great career, good friends, and women on a whim; he was on top of the world. When a work-related incident pushes Ethan to hit pause on life, it forces him to take a hard look at his lifestyle and decide on what truly matters. Left to deal with a shameful secret on her own, Mallory moves to the small town of Willow Oaks to start over; determined never to rely on anyone ever again. But as she grows closer to Ethan, the walls she’d built to protect herself begin to weaken. Will Mallory’s secret force her to push away the one man who might truly stand by her? Love Me Always tells the story of Mallory and Ethan as they learn about life, trust, and true love. Love Me Always is the fourth book in the Willow Oaks Sweet Romance series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.

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iHeart Press

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0473508273

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City of Style

Exploring Los Angeles Fashion from Bohemian to Rock

By: Melissa Magsaysay

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City of Style

Exploring Los Angeles Fashion from Bohemian to Rock

By: Melissa Magsaysay

A deep appreciation and a wild visual ride through the wonderland of Los Angeles-style Los Angeles harbors its own canon of styles: Romantic Bohemian, Glamour, Skater and Surfer, Rocker, Chola-Style, Indie-Eclectic, and Casual Chic—each shaped by the unique mix of subcultures, climates, geography, history, and personalities that have coexisted in different pockets of the greater LA area. These signature looks continue to inspire celebrities, clothing designers, and stylists the world over. In City of Style, Melissa Magsaysay, style editor for the Los Angeles Times, draws on decades of the best, most iconic examples of LA-style and explores the trends, tastes, and fashion innovations of today's Angelenos—while offering a taste of the retail landscape, a guide to stores and shops, and helpful tips on how to buy and wear key pieces for each different style. Featuring exclusive interviews with Los Angeles's most influential designers, retailers, and trendsetters, including: Monique Lhuillier Trina Turk Tony Hawk Georgina Chapman (Marchesa) Phillip Lim Slash Cameron Silver Cynthia Rowley And more.

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Harper Collins

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0062227432

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A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 2

By: Melissa Crosby

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A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 2

By: Melissa Crosby

The Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Series brings you small town sweetness at its finest, sprinkled with toe-curling moments, real-life tension, and swoon-worthy happily ever-afters. Volume 2 of the Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection brings you the final two books of Melissa Crosby's Willow Oaks Sweet Romance series, Love Me Always and Love Me Timeless. Get to know Ethan, Mallory, Carly, and Mick and join them as together, they learn about life, boundaries, and true love. Each book in the series tells the story of one couple and their journey to finding happily ever-after. What readers have said: "Melissa Crosby writes heart-warming stories with true to life characters. She isn't afraid to tackle difficult issues to make her stories realistic." ~★★★★★ from an Amazon Customer "An amazing book. So much heartache woven in - it truly made my heart hurt. Really well done and personable characters. Wonderful characters. Twists and turns and an equally wonderful storyline. A very lovely read." ~★★★★★ from Michaela, an Amazon Customer "This was a beautiful story about a beautiful couple. The story was so touching, emotional, inspirational, as well as, romantic." ~★★★★★ from Lori, a Kindle Customer. "I fell in love just reading this story, I am an "older" woman and this book hit my emotions. The characters were charming, they became my friends. The plot was captivating. This is one of my favorite genres and Melissa Crosby had me from the start. A five-star read." ~★★★★★ from Lenda, a Kindle Customer This Collection Includes: Love Me Always – When cynicism and true love collide, there can only be one outcome. Love Me Timeless – She's thirty-two. He's fifty. Their heads say no. But their hearts say yes.

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iHeart Press

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0995137900

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Measuring Manhood

Race and the Science of Masculinity, 1830–1934

By: Melissa N. Stein

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Measuring Manhood

Race and the Science of Masculinity, 1830–1934

By: Melissa N. Stein

From the “gay gene” to the “female brain” and African American students’ insufficient “hereditary background” for higher education, arguments about a biological basis for human difference have reemerged in the twenty-first century. Measuring Manhood shows where they got their start. Melissa N. Stein analyzes how race became the purview of science in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century America and how it was constructed as a biological phenomenon with far-reaching social, cultural, and political resonances. She tells of scientific “experts” who advised the nation on its most pressing issues and exposes their use of gender and sex differences to conceptualize or buttress their claims about racial difference. Stein examines the works of scientists and scholars from medicine, biology, ethnology, and other fields to trace how their conclusions about human difference did no less than to legitimize sociopolitical hierarchy in the United States. Covering a wide range of historical actors from Samuel Morton, the infamous collector and measurer of skulls in the 1830s, to NAACP leader and antilynching activist Walter White in the 1930s, this book reveals the role of gender, sex, and sexuality in the scientific making?and unmaking?of race.

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U of Minnesota Press

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1452944695

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In Three Years

An emotional and touching story about friendship, love, and loss

By: Melissa Crosby

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In Three Years

An emotional and touching story about friendship, love, and loss

By: Melissa Crosby

Welcome back to Mulberry Lane! They say a lot can happen in three years. For best friends, Louise, Kate and Sarah, it certainly was the truth. In just three years, the life of sixty-two-year-old Louise had irrevocably changed. Diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, what the next three years would bring, remained to be seen. Kate's ex-husband has a new girlfriend. Under normal circumstances, that would have been fine. But there's a catch. He wants his new partner to play a bigger role in their son's life. Kate doesn't know how she feels about her only son having another mother. Sarah and Caleb are getting married. Their kids are thriving, and they are learning how to be better parents to Noah, who has ADHD. Life is perfect...until the day that it isn't. In Three Years is an emotional and touching story about friendship, love, and loss. It is the final book in the Mulberry Lane Series. READ THE FULL SERIES: Mulberry Lane Series - Inspirational Women's Fiction Book 1: Tea for Three Book 2: Three Wishes Book 3: In Three Years OTHER BOOKS BY MELISSA CROSBY: Willow Oaks Series - Sweet Romance Book 1: Love Me True Book 2: Love Me Maybe Book 3: Love Me Again Book 4: Love Me Always Book 5: Love Me Timeless

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iHeart Press

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0995137951

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Love Me True - A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance

By: Melissa Crosby

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Love Me True - A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance

By: Melissa Crosby

It was only supposed to be pretend. Aspiring author, Amy Mitchell, used to believe in romance and happily ever after. That was until her husband cheated on her. Now, she just writes about it. When she takes on a part-time job as a babysitter to the daughter of a deliciously handsome, but self-entitled single dad; the last thing she expected was to fall for him. For Sam Whitford, life ended the day his wife left him and their young daughter because of a lost inheritance. Sick of the consequences of being a billionaire's heir, he bites the bullet and moves away to the small town of Willow Oaks. But when Sam learns that his domineering mother is coming to town, he knows that it will only be a matter of time before she meddles in his love life again; so he convinces Amy to be his pretend girlfriend. Tensions rise as Amy and Sam spend time together, but so do their feelings for each other. And the longer they spend entangled in their fictitious relationship, the harder it becomes for them to know what's real and what's not. Will Amy and Sam get the Happily Ever-After they both deserve? Love Me True is a story about acceptance, moving on, and finding happily ever after. It is the first book in the Willow Oaks Sweet Romance series. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.

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iHeart Press

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0473480956

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It Takes Tea to Tango

An over-forty chick lit novel set in New Zealand

By: Melissa Crosby

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It Takes Tea to Tango

An over-forty chick lit novel set in New Zealand

By: Melissa Crosby

Slightly jaded middle-aged woman with a hint of bitterness. That’s how I would describe myself. Twenty-four years ago, I did the rumpy-pumpy in the back seat of Darren’s dad’s car. Nine months later... well, you know how it goes. All things considered, my life turned out pretty good. But then Darren messed up. I walked in on him, dressed as a tiger, about to shag a unicorn. (I’ll explain that part later.) So, I took our cat, Oscar (the Grouch), and moved to a small town called Rainbow Valley, where it sounded like only good things ever happened. I wanted to start over and find myself. I even bought a quaint little tea shop with the divorce money. The journey hasn’t been all red roses and yellow tulips, though. My daughter, Aimee, will vouch for that. She’s had to come to my rescue a few times. And don’t even get me started on Tom Apperley, the ex-vet (veterinarian, not veteran) who owns the dog grooming business next to my shop. There were some hard truths staring me square in the face, but before I could deal with any of them, there was one very important question I needed an answer to. And that was: How the heck do I start over? It Takes Tea to Tango is a chick lit / rom-com set in a fictional town in the Wairarapa region in Wellington, New Zealand. OTHER BOOKS BY MELISSA CROSBY: Sweet Romance: Willow Oaks Series Book 1: Love Me True (Amy and Sam) Book 2: Love Me Maybe (Charlotte and Ben) Book 3: Love Me Again (Jenna and Dave) Book 4: Love Me Always (Mallory and Ethan) Book 5: Love Me Timeless (Carly and Mick) A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 1 - Books 1-3 A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 2 - Books 4-5 Inspirational Women's Fiction: Mulberry Lane Series Book 1: Tea for Three Book 2: Three Wishes Book 3: In Three Years

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iHeart Press

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0995137986

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A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 1

By: Melissa Crosby

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A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 1

By: Melissa Crosby

The Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Series brings you small town sweetness at its finest, sprinkled with toe-curling moments, tension, and swoon-worthy happily ever-afters. Volume 1 of the Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection brings you the first three books of Melissa Crosby's Willow Oaks Sweet Romance series, Love Me True, Love Me Maybe, and Love Me Again. Get to know the best friends—Amy, Charlotte, and Jenna—and join them as together, they go through all the fun, painful, and frustrating moments in the small town of Willow Oaks. Each book in the series tells the story of one of the three best friends and their journey to finding happily ever-after. What readers have said: "This is a refreshing and heartwarming romance with vulnerable and adorable [characters] that will just make you melt with all the fun and sassy moments as they journey towards unconditional love and understanding." ★★★★★ from a Kindle Customer. "A heartfelt wake up call to not let yourselves get busy in life with jobs, kids, etc. and find yourselves drifted apart, and strangers a far cry from who you were when you fell in love. A beautiful love story of love resurrected and fealty and putting family first, when most authors would have had a quick divorce dialogue and then the main event as a new character after the finalization. I am so very appreciative." ~★★★★★ from Michaela "There are plenty of emotions to go through with Jenna and Dave and you get both sides but the best thing about this story is it is about falling back in love with the love of your life and remembering what they once were and what they can be again." ~★★★★★ from Fleur Get your copy of the first volume today and save on all three books. This Collection Includes: Love Me True - It was only supposed to be pretend. Love Me Maybe - Charlotte loves Ben. Ben loves Kirsty. Who loves Charlotte? Love Me Again - What would you do if you found out that your husband wanted a divorce? OTHER BOOKS BY MELISSA CROSBY: Willow Oaks Series - Sweet Romance: Book 1: Love Me True Book 2: Love Me Maybe Book 3: Love Me Again Book 4: Love Me Always Book 5: Love Me Timeless Mulberry Lane Series - Inspirational Women's Fiction Book 1: Tea for Three Book 2: Three Wishes Book 3: In Three Years Collections: A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 1 - Books 1-3 A Willow Oaks Sweet Romance Collection: Volume 2 - Books 4-5

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iHeart Press

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0473501007

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World War II Nebraska

By: Melissa Amateis

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World War II Nebraska

By: Melissa Amateis

The fight against the Axis required sacrifice and dedication, and Nebraskans proudly answered the call. Three ordnance plants and two naval munitions depots brought employment and economic opportunities but also housing shortages and racial disturbances. The U.S. Army Air Corps established eleven air bases here, leading to community engagement through USOs and war bond drives. In central Nebraska, the North Platte Canteen welcomed thousands of service members en route to war on troop trains. Henry Doorly's successful scrap campaign became a model for a nationwide operation. Local farmers fed the nation, K-9 war dogs trained at Fort Robinson and native sons Ben Kuroki and Andrew Higgins affected the war in very different ways. Through detailed archival research, author Melissa Amateis tells the remarkable story of the Cornhusker State's homefront.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439670188

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Birth Control Battles

How Race and Class Divided American Religion

By: Melissa J. Wilde

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Birth Control Battles

How Race and Class Divided American Religion

By: Melissa J. Wilde

Conservative and progressive religious groups fiercely disagree about issues of sex and gender. But how did we get here? Melissa J. Wilde shows how today’s modern divisions began in the 1930s in the public battles over birth control and not for the reasons we might expect. By examining thirty of America’s most prominent religious groups—from Mormons to Methodists, Southern Baptists to Seventh Day Adventists, and many others—Wilde contends that fights over birth control had little do with sex, women’s rights, or privacy. Using a veritable treasure trove of data, including census and archival materials and more than 10,000 articles, statements, and sermons from religious and secular periodicals, Wilde demonstrates that the push to liberalize positions on contraception was tied to complex views of race, immigration, and manifest destiny among America’s most prominent religious groups. Taking us from the Depression era, when support for the eugenics movement saw birth control as an act of duty for less desirable groups, to the 1960s, by which time most groups had forgotten the reasons behind their stances on contraception (but not the concerns driving them), Birth Control Battles explains how reproductive politics divided American religion. In doing so, this book shows the enduring importance of race and class for American religion as it rewrites our understanding of what it has meant to be progressive or conservative in America.

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